Cairo International Airport

HECA / CAI

Cairo, EG

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:30Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
9kt
360°
6 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,012
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

HECA 141030Z 36009KT 6000 NSC 34/15 Q1012 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (322 ft)
Pressure Alt
358 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,715 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HECA 140748Z 1408/1512 01009KT CAVOK TEMPO 1408/1412 4000 HZ NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 9kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ECA
05L ✈️
23R
05C ✈️
23C
05R ✈️
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05C/23C
Active: 05C
 13,120 ft 197 ft Asphalt 45°
↑ 6.4kt • ↔ 6.4kt
45° angle
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 05L
 10,830 ft 197 ft Asphalt 49°
↑ 5.9kt • ↔ 6.8kt
49° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 05R
 13,124 ft 197 ft Asphalt 49°
↑ 5.9kt • ↔ 6.8kt
49° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cairo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HECA
IATA Code: CAI
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 322 ft MSL

Location

City: Cairo
Country: EG
Latitude: 30.111534°
Longitude: 31.396694°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 05C/23C
Length: 13,120 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No
Runway 05L/23R
Length: 10,830 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 13,124 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Cairo International Airport

Cairo International Airport (HECA/CAI) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Cairo, EG. The facility operates at an elevation of 322 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (05C/23C, 05L/23R, 05R/23L) with Asphalt surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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